Kane County Reporter

DOWNTOWN AURORA - Aurora Downtown will host its annual Egg Hunt on the Island on Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. with a storefront scavenger hunt continuing through Easter. 

The free, all ages egg and fun hunt on April 9 invites families to explore downtown Aurora, visit participating businesses and museums, make crafts, and take part in scavenger hunts. 

Similar to a First Fridays event, there are several participating venues, each offering a unique opportunity to enjoy. The event is rain or shine. 

“We are excited to return to an in person event this year and involve more than a dozen downtown businesses in our non-traditional, downtown-wide egg hunt event,” said Marissa Amoni, manager of Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown business and property owners. 

Visitors are encouraged to stop by Bunny at the Gazebo at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue for free photos and to grab a map that will lead them to fun and goodies throughout downtown Aurora. 

Participating Egg Hunt on the Island venues on April 9 include:

Simply Destinee, 122 W. Downer Pl., will host pop up vendors and offer a craft. 

Hope for 2morrow Empowerment Center, 54 W. Downer Pl., will offer a craft table.

Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 18, will be a coloring stop.

Wyckwood House, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 16, will be an egg stop.

Zen Loft Wellness Center 6 W. Downer Pl., will be open with an instrument petting zoo, coloring pages, and game stations. Visitors are also invited to hang in hammocks and shop I of the Angeles metaphysical shop.

GAR Memorial Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl., will host a scavenger hunt and games.

Aurora Historical Society, at The DLP Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl., will host a treasure hunt within the "Aurora Story" exhibit. Find and check off items listed on the clue sheet.

Hope Chest Aurora, 34 N. Lincoln Ave., will invite customers to pick an egg for a percentage off their total purchase. Children can pick an egg for a chance to win something free.

Stolp Island Social, 5 E. Galena Blvd., will offer egg-shaped cookies, while supplies last. 

Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St., will be an egg stop.

Aurora Public Library District, Santori Library, 101 S. River St., will offer balloon twisting by Papa Balloon, a bunny scavenger hunt, and egg artwork by local students.

Society 57, 100 S. River St. will host fun activities for kids and a balloon photo wall. 

Community Christian Church, 78 S. LaSalle St., will host an egg hunt with activities including bracelet making, a goodie bag, and a picture with the Easter Bunny.

If These Walls Could Talk Custom Framing and Gallery  32 S. Stolp Ave., will be a coloring stop.

Pure Skin Solutions, 26 S. Stolp Ave., will host an egg bar for visitors to fill and decorate their eggs, while supplies last. 

Aroma Roots Bath & Body | Obsidian Clothing, 32 N. Broadway, will be an egg stop. 

Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway, will be an egg stop. 

A storefront scavenger hunt in collaboration with Adventures in Scavenger Hunting will begin on April 1 and run through Easter Sunday. 

For more information, visit www.auroradowntown.org. 

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About Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown is a nonprofit group of business and property owners within Special Service Area (SSA) One that is dedicated to making downtown Aurora a premier destination for arts, culture, entertainment, dining, living, and working. Learn more at www.auroradowntown.org